Felix Fontecha

Felix Fontecha, 89, a resident of Tracy for the past 12 years, passed away Wednesday, February

27, 2013, at

Hospice House of San Joaquin in Stockton. Mr. Fontecha was a native of the

Philippines. He served in the

United States Navy from 1945 until 1965 as a Mess Management Specialist and was a member of the Philippine guerillas during WWII. He was a parishioner of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Tracy. He was a member of Retired Fleet Reserve Assoc., very handy at repairing things, liked gardening, all kinds of sports and always had a great sense of humor. He was a good husband, father, and grandfather that loved the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and will be greatly missed. He is survived by wife: Nenetriz Fontecha (married 60 yrs) of Tracy; children: Rolando Fontecha (Marilou) of Tracy,

(Irene) of Mountain House; siblings; Jimmie Fontecha (Leonida) of National City, Arsenia Concepcion (Nicolas) of the Philippines; 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 siblings.

Funeral service will be Thursday, March 7, 2013 11:00 am at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 163 W. Eaton Ave., Tracy, followed by burial at Tracy Public Cemetery, 501 E. Schulte Rd., Tracy.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm and Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, followed by a Vigil

(Rosary) at 7:00 pm at Hotchkiss Mortuary, 5 W. Highland Ave.,

Tracy.

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